Infrastructure
New Public Transport System Proposed for Pietermaritzburg CBD
A new integrated public transport system has been proposed to alleviate traffic congestion in Pietermaritzburg…
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Politics
Msunduzi Municipality Faces Budget Shortfall Amidst Mounting Infrastructure Backlog
The Msunduzi Municipality is grappling with a significant budget deficit, impacting crucial service delivery a…
Community News
Howzit, PMB! Our Community Heroes are Making Magic Happen!
Our amazing community groups in Pietermaritzburg are working super hard to help everyone, from feeding familie…
Politics
Howzit, Maritzburg! Our City is Getting a Makeover, Sharp!
Pietermaritzburg's local government is actively addressing persistent infrastructure challenges across the cit…
Community
Howzit, Maritzburg! Our Special Place Turns 150 – Let's Celebrate Our History!
A revered Pietermaritzburg institution, the Alan Paton Centre & Struggle Archives at the University of KwaZulu…
Business
Howzit, Maritzburg! Our Factories Are Getting Smart to Keep Our City Thriving!
The Pietermaritzburg manufacturing sector is demonstrating resilience and adaptability in response to ongoing …
Business
Howzit, Maritzburg! Our City's Shops Are Getting a Big, Exciting Makeover!
Pietermaritzburg's retail sector is experiencing a period of renewed interest, with several new development pl…
Sport
Howzit, Maritzburg! Our Team of Choice Shines Bright at Harry Gwala!
Maritzburg United delivered a crucial performance at the Harry Gwala Stadium, securing a vital win that has si…
Economy
Farmers in Surrounding Areas Battle Drought and Rising Input Costs
Farmers in the agricultural areas surrounding Pietermaritzburg are facing significant challenges due to prolon…
Tourism
Heritage Tourism Boost Expected from Revitalisation of Old Colonial Buildings
Efforts to revitalise Pietermaritzburg's historic colonial buildings are set to boost heritage tourism. The in…
Business
Local Businesses Optimistic About New Retail Development in Scottsville
A new retail development in Scottsville promises to create jobs and boost the local economy, according to busi…
Education
Load Shedding Continues to Disrupt Education at Local Schools
Persistent load shedding is severely disrupting teaching and learning at schools across Pietermaritzburg. Educ…
Health
Pietermaritzburg Hospitals Grapple with Overcrowding and Staff Shortages
Public hospitals in Pietermaritzburg are struggling with severe overcrowding and a critical shortage of medica…
Economy
Youth Unemployment Remains High Despite Government Skills Development Initiatives
Despite various government-funded skills development programmes, youth unemployment in Pietermaritzburg remain…
Community
Community Policing Forum Addresses Rising Crime Rates in Northdale
The Northdale Community Policing Forum held an urgent meeting to address the recent surge in crime. Residents …
Environment
Water Restrictions Loom as Midmar Dam Levels Continue to Decline
Pietermaritzburg residents face potential water restrictions as Midmar Dam's water levels drop concerningly lo…